Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Frank Murphy

Frank Murphy

May 3, 2020

Frank B. Murphy, 95 of Delmar, passed away at home on Sunday, May 3, 2020, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Kay, daughter, Tara, and granddaughter, Olivia. Due to current health restrictions, services will be private. A graveside memorial, including full military honors, will be held when it is safe for family and friends...

Edward E. Phillips, Jr.

Edward E. Phillips, Jr.

Apr 22, 2020

NASSAU - Edward E. Phillips, Jr, 52, Nassau, passed away on 4/22/2020. He was born on 12/2/1967 in Albany, NY. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Leary) Phillips; son, Gregory Phillips; parents, Edward, Sr. and Beverly Phillips; brother, Jim (Stacey) Phillips; sisters, Cathy (Jamie) Tubbs and Lisa (Sean) Battle; and several nieces and nephews. All services will be private.

Betty Lee Donnelly

Betty Lee Donnelly

Apr 20, 2020

Betty L. Donnelly (84) of Delmar, New York went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020. She is survived by her three children, Kevin Mackey, Lori Mackey and Jeffrey Donnelly; her seven grandchildren David, Rachel, Paul, Martha, Anne, Faith and Mary and seven great grandchildren. A private burial will be held at Memory's Garden in Albany.

Meghan B. Indyke

Meghan B. Indyke

Apr 19, 2020

Meghan B. Indyke, 70, of Slingerlands passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the Community Hospice at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Meg was born in Lockport, NY on November 11, 1949 to Roger Kyle and Patricia (Confer) Kyle. Meghan taught piano for many years, sharing her love of music and encouraging young musicians. She is survived by her...

Helen Constance O'Neill

Helen Constance O'Neill

Apr 17, 2020

Helen Constance O’Neill, known to all as “Connie”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 17, 2020. She was 88 years old. She leaves behind her grieving family: Bob O’Neill, her husband of 67 years, daughter Karen O’Neill, daughter Kathleen O’Neill Robinson and her husband Kip Robinson; beloved grandchildren, Christopher Grosjean and his wife Lily Noble-Grosjean, Tim Robinson, Julie...

Isabelle Louise Welter

Isabelle Louise Welter

Apr 15, 2020

Isabelle Louise Welter, 92, of Delmar, passed away at home from natural causes on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 with her son and daughter at her side. Isabelle was born April 6, 1928 in Hoboken, NJ to Isabelle and Cyril Webster, and later grew up in Ridgefield Park, NJ with her brothers Howard, Warren and Richard (all predeceased). She married Richard...

Dorothy S. Colbeth

Dorothy S. Colbeth

Apr 14, 2020

DELMAR – Dorothy S. Colbeth, 99, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Bethlehem Commons Care Center. Born in Rockland, Maine on March 5, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Harriet Sherman. Dorothy served as Regional Director of Sears and Roebuck during the 1940’s. She married Harold L. Colbeth, Jr. on December 28, 1948. He...

Deborah Lynn Cummings

Deborah Lynn Cummings

Apr 13, 2020

Deborah L. Cummings, 62, of Alcove passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. Born in Charleston, WV on May 22, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lila Ferrell. Raised in Colonie, she graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1975 where she was one of two girls that were first to join a shop class reserved...

Kathleen R. Conger

Kathleen R. Conger

Apr 6, 2020

DELMAR - On Monday April 6, 2020, Kathleen “Kathy” Conger, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and beloved animals. Kathleen’s two sons Richard and Sean were there to comfort her in her time of need. Kathleen was born in Saugerties, NY to Marion and Herbert Vandemark. One of three children, her siblings Louis and Rose would predecease her....

Dolores A. Donnelly

Dolores A. Donnelly

Apr 6, 2020

SLINGERLANDS - Dolores Ann Donnelly, 88, of Slingerlands, NY died April 6, 2020 in Albany NY. Born September 23, 1931 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph Donnelly and Grace Angela Clapper Donnelly. Dolores graduated from Binghamton Central HS in 1948; NY State College for Teachers in 1954 (BA French and English); and U. of...

David Scott Bassinson

David Scott Bassinson

Apr 5, 2020

DELMAR – David Scott Bassinson (Scott), 64, died on April 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center after a valiant, year-long fight with cancer. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 12, 1955, Scott was the third child of Julie and Max Bassinson. When Scott was 13, his father was murdered in a senseless robbery. Scott was profoundly affected by this...

Rev. Dr. Allan J. Janssen

Rev. Dr. Allan J. Janssen

Apr 3, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Allan Janssen, 72, died from complications of the corona virus on April 3, 2020. He was a minister of the Reformed Church in America serving congregations in Port Ewen, NY; Selkirk, NY; and Glen Rock, NJ. He was a General Synod Professor, a Professor Emeritus of the New Brunswick Theological Seminary, a member of IRTI, an author...

Richard V. Drew

Richard V. Drew

Apr 2, 2020

Richard V. Drew, 81, of Delmar passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Born August 21, 1938 in Bradford, PA, he was the son of the late Sue (Veroche) Drew and Herbert G. Drew. Dick graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and N.Y.S. College of Forestry at Syracuse University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Dick was employed...

Robin A. Schaap

Robin A. Schaap

Mar 31, 2020

Robin Auty Schaap died on March 31, 2020, at home. She was born in NYC on March 12, 1924, daughter of Woodbury Auty and Rita Sorensen Auty. She was a Delmar resident for over 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years “Pete” Leonard Schaap. She was a founding member of the Bethlehem Community Church, which began...

Joan F. Krathaus

Joan F. Krathaus

Mar 26, 2020

Joan Krathaus, a long-time member in the artist community in the Capital District, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2020 at the Teresian House in Albany, New York. She had been under their care for the last few months with congestive heart failure. She was 85 years. Joan was born on February 18, 1935 to Joseph C. and Marion F....

Millicent N. Snyder

Millicent N. Snyder

Mar 21, 2020

Millicent N. Snyder, age 97, passed away March 21, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1923 in Corning, NY to the late William and Lucy (Merrills) Beckwith. Millie grew up in Corning, NY and was married May 11, 1945 to Stanley Snyder, who was also of Corning and her high school sweetheart. They celebrated 66 years together until his...

Marian S. Davis

Marian S. Davis

Mar 17, 2020

Marian S. Davis, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany after a short illness. Born in Albany, NY on January 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Marian R. (Hoffman) Smith. Marian was active in many community organizations including the Delmar Progress Club, where she served...

Helen J. Crisafulli

Helen J. Crisafulli

Mar 11, 2020

Crisafulli, Helen J. “Nell” Helen J. Crisafulli (Palmatier) passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2020 with members of her loving family by her side. Helen was born on October 16, 1931 in Rensselaer, NY to Harold Palmatier and Katherine Palmatier (O'Rourke). She married the love of her life, Carmelo (Charlie) Crisafulli in 1952 and they shared 66...

Colleen A. Leonard

Colleen A. Leonard

Mar 5, 2020

Colleen Ann Leonard, 75, of Glenmont, NY passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Thursday night March 5th in St Peter’s Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit surrounded by her daughter and special friends. Colleen was the wife of the late James Leonard of Delmar, the mother of Shawn Colleen Snyder of Slingerlands (David Doyle,) daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Riley...

Agnes R. Neumann

Agnes R. Neumann

Mar 4, 2020

Agnes R. (Schrader) Neumann, 90, of Delmar died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 after a brief illness. Born on October 23, 1929 in Oswego, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth Schrader and was predeceased by her thirteen siblings and her husband of 57 years, Richard H. Neumann. Agnes...